My 2 and 1/2 year old daughter has been pulling out her hair when she is in bed. This has been going on for about 8 months. She is a happy girl otherwise. She tells me she pulls it out and I see it in balls in her bed. I've tried ignoring it and telling her to stop. I don't know what else to do. I don't think it is a phase because it would have stopped by now. Any advice??
2006-12-11 06:43:22 · 8 answers · asked by Laura M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I just finished a medical terminology class....tricho means hair and mania pertains to the mind. This isnt a problem that is going to go away on it's own. It's phsycolocical and she is doing as a direct result of some kind of turmoil she can't work through. She will continue to do it and it will probably get worse. You need to take her to a specialist. They will check to see if it is a neurological disorder or if it is all phsycological. She may need to see a therapist.
2006-12-11 07:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that everyone here will have a different opinion on this matter. I would try to consult someone who is more qualified to deal with this sort of thing. Ignoring it is not the answer, or waiting for it to stop. I have six kids and not one of mine ever did anything like that....phase or otherwise. As a parent you have every right to be concerned. I think that it could be something that a physician could help you with. I wouldn't from experience take one opinion on this. You know your child better then anyone else. Take what the doctor tells you and apply your mothering skills.....together you can help your daughter. Good luck and best wishes.
2006-12-11 14:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by heaven o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how it is treated, but my husband done this when he was little, and eventually grew out if it. I hope that maybe it is just a stage for your daughter. Has she been diagnosed? Maybe you can try putting her hair up in something, or put her to sleep with something [stuffed animal, etc.] that is "hairy" so that she will pull on it instead of her own. If the behavior continues I would see a doctor about it. I hope this helps and God Bless.
2006-12-11 14:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by SAHMof2Boys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a doctor. Don't just try to guess or take advice from people on this site who have no idea, it will just make you worry more. It could be a phase or a problem much deeper. ask a professional
2006-12-11 14:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by Megs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have this condition, started when i was 8, also started when i was sleeping at night. defenetly go get it checked out. my doctor back then didn't have a clue as to what it was and didn't know how to treat it, but now 17 years later they might be able to help your daughter. good luck!
2006-12-13 07:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dirk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a doctor to get checked out.
2006-12-11 15:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by ccccc12345 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time to consult her doctor thats a sign of a deeper problem
2006-12-11 14:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you should speak with your pediatrician about the matter
2006-12-11 15:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by debster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋